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08/06/2012
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Flavia Villela
Reporter Agency Brazil
Rio de Janeiro - Entities in defense of humanized childbirth and reproductive rights of women staged a march today (6) on the edge of Ipanema, south of Rio One of the organizers of the march, journalist Ellen Paes, explained that the idea came about after the publication of two resolutions of the Regional Council of Medicine of Rio de Janeiro (CREMERJ), which prohibited the performance of so-called escort professionals (midwives, doulas and midwives) in hospitals and maternity hospitals and threatened to punish obstetricians who accompany him home births.
"Me and seven girls, all mothers, we met on the internet and outraged by the resolution of CREMERJ decided to unite with other mothers from other cities to protest against this system obstetrical Brazilian commodified," Ellen Paes said.
The demonstration took place simultaneously in 23 other cities, including Recife, Fortaleza, João Pessoa, Salvador and Sao Paulo. The Regional Nursing Council of Rio de Janeiro filed a civil action to overturn the decision of CREMERJ and it was accepted by the Court on the 30th. The CREMERJ has warned that it will appeal. According to the organization, the Security Council resolutions aimed at protecting mothers and babies and offer the best safety conditions for the birth.
Brazil occupies first place worldwide in cesarean section, which corresponds to 52% of deliveries, 80% in private hospitals. The maximum recommended by the World Health Organization is 15%.
Psychologist Paula Ceci Villaça reported that the treatment given to her during the birth of her daughter made it difficult to recover. "During delivery, I was very nervous, I had to listen to conversations that had nothing to do with my time. Anesthesia had no effect and doping, and I just do not remember anything of the birth of my daughter. She said the suffering during delivery led to a postpartum depression that affected the process of breastfeeding.
28 weeks pregnant, Ms. Magda Sousa, 35, wants to make their second home birth. "The first time was wonderful. Was walking naked through the house, at my own pace, at home. A doula brought me peace and security. When my daughter was born was a good time with her in my chest. I want to repeat it. "
Edition: Talita Cavalcante
Source: Agency Brazil
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